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Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem

Entire home in Homosassa, FL

9 guests·3 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
4.9 · 12 reviews

Property details

Bring the family to ‘Manatee Bob’s Retreat’ for a tropical escape nestled along the waters of Homosassa! Perfect for a nature lover’s paradise, this canalfront 3-bed, 3-bath vacation rental home offers river, springs, and gulf access for fishing, boating, and manatee encounters. Take the kayaks and paddleboards for a trip down the Homosassa River, or head out for a day at Fort Island Beach. When evening calls, enjoy a friendly competition in the game room, then dine al fresco on the decks!

The space
2,020 Sq Ft | Game Room | Boat Parking | 7 Kayaks (Assorted Sizes) + 2 Paddleboards

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin XL Bed | Game Room: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 spacious decks, dining table, ceiling fan, water views, fire pit, dock/boat slip, patio, gas grill, 2 double kayaks, 3 single kayaks, 2 kids kayaks, 2 paddle boards, kayak launch on-site, Adirondack chairs, string lights
INDOOR LIVING: 5 large Smart TVs, dining table, 2 fireplaces, coastal decor, game room w/ poker table, bumper pool table, ping pong table & kitchenette, alarm clocks
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, ice maker, tea kettle, hand mixer, dishware/flatware, air popcorn maker, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware, toaster, Crockpots, counter w/ seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, towels & linens, washer/dryer, cleaning essentials, central AC & heating, beach towels
FAQ: Stairs required, property is near low clearance bridge for access to the springs (most deck boats, pontoons, and boats w/o towers will fit underneath; depending on tide, clearance ranges from 72" to 80"; boats with fixed top of T-top will not fit), upstairs fireplace out of order
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles), street parking (2 vehicles)

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- The property is close to a low-clearance bridge for access to the springs. Most deck boats, pontoons, and boats without towers will fit underneath the bridge. Depending on tide, clearance ranges from 72' to 80'. If you have a boat with a fixed top or T-top, you will not be able to access the property from the waterway
- You can tie your boat up at the property at the dock/boat slip
- There is a low bridge you need to clear to get to the main channel on Homosassa Springs. On this canal, the maximum length would be 24 feet
- The upstairs fireplace will be out of order until late summer

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 king Bed

Bedroom 2

1 king Bed

Bedroom 3

1 queen Bed, 1 single Bed

Common space

2 single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Indoor fireplace

    Indoor fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

Guest reviews

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Andrea

Huge house and perfect yard!

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March 2025

This house was a great find! There were six of us and we had so much room. The upstairs is like its own apartment with a sink, refrigerator, bedroom, 2 extra beds, and bathroom. The children and grandchildren spent a lot of time upstairs playing ping pong and enjoying their own space. The upstairs balcony is huge and a great place to enjoy meals. The yard and outdoor toys were awesome! We were so thankful the rental included kayaks and a beautiful fire pit right on the canal. The docks made it super easy to get in/out of the kayaks and do some fishing. The house was located on a quiet street and it was very close to Publix (grocery shopping), restaurants, and other stores (Ace, Walmart, etc.) The owners labeled all of the light/fan switches and remote controls which was very helpful. It is obvious they paid attention to all of the small details! We hope to return and stay at this house again!

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George

Bob ct.

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February 2025

Very nice house. Loved the canal, great for relaxing and watching fish. Would have liked a walk in shower but managed fine, kitchen was extremely nice all appliances necessary, beds were great, but pillows were hard, advise bringing your own.

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Oleg

Great spot next to spring

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July 2023

You could literally swim to the spring from this house it’s so close. My Nauticstar 243dc with windshield cleared the bridge at both low tide and high tide just fine with the Bimini top down. Nice size dock. Home was great. Very clean, meticulously kept. Amazing amenities. Demolished my son in ping pong. Wanted to get to play poker but didn’t have enough time between kayaking and scalloping and grilling. Brand new grill that was clean. And cozy fire pit. Kitchen was stocked with spices and even coffee! Well appointed with coasters throughout. TV’s and sound bars galore. Layout was great with top floor almost like a separate unit with own half kitchen. If you have to stay with people you don’t get along with.

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Keri

Perfect vacation home

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December 2022

Out of all the homes I've rented for vacations, this one had the most amenities/supplies. The kitchen was stocked as if a professional chef could create gourmet meals. I've never seen another vacation home with everything you could dream of for cooking/baking. I've become good at bringing extra supplies to vacation rentals - like extra paper towels, toilet paper and garbage bags and I didn't need to use my own as this rental had enough supplied for our 3 day vacation. We loved seeing the manatee swim by while lounging on one of the two decks or on the dock. The amount of kayaks supplied with this rental was more than enough for the 6 adults we had. We loved playing ping pong on the one rainy evening we had. And the fire pit was perfect for the non-rainy nights. We had a few questions for the property manager and/or her assistant and they communicated promptly. Besides being well stocked, this home is well taken care of, beautifully decorated and super clean. Best vacation home I've ever rented!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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